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<p>There are exciting opportunities for you and family to participate in this Christmas.</p>
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<p>It's hard to believe, but the Christmas season is here! I love everything
about this time of year - the anticipation, the decorations, the lights, family
gatherings, the food, and yes, even the music. I especially love how this season
leaves me jaw dropped in worship year after year - Hope has come and His name is
Jesus.</p>

<p>To kick off the season NRHkids have been collecting boxes for Operation
Christmas Child that will be distributed to children all over the world. Their
goal is 100 boxes. NRHkids Small Groups have been getting together to pack and
shop for the shoeboxes. We are excited to see them SERVING others and SHARING
the love of Jesus. They are setting a great example for us all to follow as we
enter the Christmas season.</p>

<p>Here are some important dates and initiatives happening this Christmas for
you and your family to participate in:</p>

<p><strong>The Thrill of Hope</strong>, our Christmas sermon series, launches <strong>December 1</strong>. Do you
remember as a child what the days leading up to Christmas were like? The
waiting, the anticipation, the hope&hellip; it's what made Christmas, Christmas. Join us
through December as we discover and celebrate the hope we have in Jesus.</p>

<p><strong>Operation Christmas Dreams</strong> is an opportunity we have to <strong>SERVE</strong> our city and
SHARE the Gospel with families who are struggling financially this Christmas.
Check out the website to learn how you can play a part.</p>

<p>Our <strong>Christmas Give</strong> offering will be <strong>Sunday, December 15</strong>. This year it will go
to support the Rock Hill Dream Center and The Village at RHDC, the church that
will be planted in 2014 in partnership with the Dream Center. We could not be
more excited about what God is doing and the opportunity He has given our church
to be a part of it. Our goal is $24,000 to support these two incredible
ministries. Begin praying now about how God would have you give over and above
your regular giving.</p>

<p>We are looking forward to gathering as a faith family for <strong>Christmas Eve at
North Rock Hill</strong>. We will be celebrating Jesus together at 3:30 and 5:00 PM.
These two identical services will be for all ages so you can worship together as
a family. There will be no childcare. Bring friends and family to center our
hearts on Jesus and celebrate His arrival!</p>

<p>We are praying for God to do a great work in us as we <strong>LOVE, GROW, SERVE</strong>, and
<strong>SHARE</strong> this Christmas season. Make note of these dates and initiatives and plan
to participate. It's going to be a great Christmas season at NRHC! This past
Sunday was a special day at NRHC - don't miss this Sunday as we near the end of
our Galatians series. Love you, Church!</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>
